According to Business and Professions Code Section 7059, when advertising construction services, where must a licensed contractor display their license number?
Correct Answer
B) In all forms of advertising in at least 10-point type or equivalent size
Business and Professions Code Section 7059 requires contractors to include their license number in all forms of advertising in at least 10-point type or equivalent size. This includes business cards, letterhead, websites, vehicle signage, and all promotional materials. Failure to display the license number properly can result in disciplinary action.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
BPC Section 7059 requires contractors to include their license number in all forms of advertising, in at least 10-point type or equivalent size. This broad requirement covers business cards, letterhead, websites, vehicle signage, social media, and all promotional materials — with no exceptions for medium or cost.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Only on written contracts and bids
Limiting display to written contracts and bids would be far too narrow. BPC 7059 applies to all advertising, not just formal contract documents. Contracts and bids are separate CSLB requirements.
Option C: Only in newspaper and online advertisements exceeding $100
Restricting the requirement to newspaper and online advertisements exceeding $100 would create an arbitrary exemption that does not exist in the law. BPC 7059 contains no cost threshold or medium-specific exception.
Option D: In all advertising including business cards, but not vehicle signage
Excluding vehicle signage from the requirement is incorrect. Vehicle signage is explicitly considered advertising under California law and must include the license number. There is no carve-out for vehicles.
Memory Technique
Remember: 'ALL advertising, ALL the time, at least 10-point type.' The word ALL appears twice — apply it literally. There are no exceptions for format, medium, or cost.
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